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GRAND RAPIDS — This is the type of game that usually trips up Pewamo-Westphalia.

The Pirates have made deep runs in the postseason any number of times, but had only gotten over that semifinal hump three times, finishing as runners-up in 1983, 1984 and 2017.

The Pirates outlasted Ypsilanti Arbor Prep, 37-33, in overtime in the Division 3 semifinals, outscoring the Gators, 7-3, in the extra period to move on to Saturday’s championship game.

Pewamo-Westphalia (26-1) will face Flint Hamady (20-6) in the title contest at 4 p.m., at Calvin College’s Van Noord Arena, angling for their first title.

Hannah Spitzley was 5-for-6 from the line, finishing with a game-high 16 points, and drew the assignment of guarding Mya Petticord in the second half and overtime, holding the Gators’ freshman sensation to just two points after halftime.